When I took everything apart (from the car) I noticed that the area around the holes where the bolts go was all cracked. Ive Decided to fiberglass it to add a little more strentgh for my 8" lilliput....

Sorry for not updating sooner. I have progressed a fair bit I think. That layer has finished, I cut off the excess and test fitted. It fit fine, no problems due to the fiber glass on the exterior of...